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Ofqual is expected to publish its decision on the future of GCSE computer science this week, following the discovery of widespread “malpractice”, including plagiarism. Here is your essential briefing:

The government may have dropped its aim to open new grammar schools, but can we expect more super-selective sixth forms to open across the country?

A key problem is high workload caused by over-scrutiny and a ‘lack of trust’ in teachers, according to the NEU

Computing was the subject with the largest number of penalties issued to staff and students this year

The number of penalties issued to students has also risen – with the use of mobile phones in exam rooms a major factor, Ofqual figures show

The NEU warns that vital work on tackling sexism in schools could be undermined by the appointment of Mr Young to the board of a new university regulator